Gannon University is a Catholic university in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, on the shore of Lake Erie. It's known for engineering, computer science, health sciences and business, and it has a sizeable number of graduate students from India. It also has a second campus in Ruskin, Florida.
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: gannon.edu
1925 in Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania and Ruskin, Florida
ABET-accredited engineering programmes
$20,000 – $36,000
International students, before scholarships
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on gannon.edu before you apply.
MS Computer and Information Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
A downtown campus a few blocks from the lake.
Engineering and computing master's popular with Indian students.
A second campus in Florida.
Graduates join Wabtec, Erie Insurance and engineering firms in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Health science graduates join regional hospitals.
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The campus is spread through downtown Erie, with residence halls and labs within a few blocks.
Erie is a lake city with beaches at Presque Isle, very low rent and snowy winters. Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo are each about two hours away.
Form I-20 issued by Gannon University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Gannon reviews applications on a rolling basis. International graduate applicants should apply by June for fall and October for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Gannon University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Computer and information science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and the MBA are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Gannon offers scholarships to many international students. Check the financial aid page for current amounts.
